Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
Recall 06183 · Jun 8, 2006 · Summit Treestands LLC
106,000
units affected
106,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06183
- Date
- Jun 8, 2006
- Company
- Summit Treestands LLC
- Units affected
- 106,000
- Product
- Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with "Manufactured in 2005," and "Made in China" printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.
What can happen
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand, including the harness.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safety harnesses sold with hunting tree stands?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.
What is the hazard?
The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.